LORD OVER

Released by ASCII in 1982, Load Over is a pioneering strategy simulation game that defined the early days of domestic PC gaming in Japan. As a ruler, players must manage limited funds and deploy armies to expand their territory and seek national unification. With a simple yet deep system and sudden events that can drastically shift the tide of battle, it captivated PC-8801 users of the era. This title serves as an essential foundation for modern strategy games and perfectly captures the excitement of the early 1980s.

In this simulation game, you take on the role of a nation's ruler, aiming to unify divided territories through "fire and sword" to become the sole conqueror. You are tasked with organizing and maintaining your army with limited resources while strategically expanding your influence across different regions. Along the way, you must overcome unpredictable hardships like rebellions and plagues to successfully command your forces and seize total control of the land.